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Leadership in Humility
Commentators like Calvin and Robertson highlight Barnabas's remarkable humility. Despite being the leader in Antioch, he actively sought out Saul, a man he knew was exceptionally gifted and might even overshadow him. Barnabas prioritized the success of the gospel and the needs of the church over his own personal status, providing a powerful example of selfless, Christ-centered leadership.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 11:25
18th Century
Theologian
Then departed, etc. The reason why Barnabas sought Saul is not known. It is probable, however, that it was because of the remarka…
AT Robertson
On Acts 11:25
To seek for Saul (αναζητησα Σαυλον). First aorist (effective) active infinitive of purpose. Αναζητεω is a common verb since Plato,…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 11:25
19th Century
Bishop
Then Barnabas departed to Tarsus.—The act is in every way significant. It indicates the assurance that Saul would approve of the w…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 11:25
Sometime after reaching Antioch, Barnabas went to Tarsus to find Saul to help him in the ministry back in Syria. We have no record of what Saul was…
John Calvin
On Acts 11:25
16th Century
Theologian
Barnabas’s simplicity is commended to us now the second time: although he might have wielded the greatest influence at Antioch, yet he went into Ci…
John Gill
On Acts 11:25
17th Century
Pastor
Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus
"In Cilicia" to seek Saul; who had been sent thither by the brethren that he might …
Matthew Henry
On Acts 11:25–30
17th Century
Minister
Previously, the followers of Christ were called disciples (that is, learners and scholars); but from that time, they were called Christians. The pr…